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Celtic given go-ahead for safe standing

Celtic fans will soon be able to stand at home matches after the Scottish champion confirmed the installation of a rail seating system.

After five years of negotiations with authorities, Celtic has been granted permission to provide safe standing arrangements at Celtic Park.

The club is hoping to have the new rail seating facilities - which will initially house up to 2,600 supporters - installed at its Glasgow stadium in time for the 2016-17 season.

"Celtic has worked tirelessly on this issue and we are delighted that this permission has finally been granted," chief executive Peter Lawwell said in a statement.